AP Comparative Government & Politics

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The course examines six core countries-the United Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China, and Nigeria-within a comparative analytical framework. Students explore important political concepts, institutions, policies, interactions, and behaviors that characterize political systems around the world. Guided by the five major course themes-Power and Authority, Legitimacy and Stability, Democratization, Internal/External Forces, and Methods of Political Analysis-students develop critical thinking skills through data analysis, document interpretation, and comparative case studies. Throughout the course, students practice political science reasoning skills including country comparison, concept application, source analysis, and data analysis, while constructing evidence-based arguments on political phenomena.

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